Artwork
St. Barbara
St. Barbara is a print by Lucas Cranach the Elder. It dates from 1522 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. St.
- Accession no.
- 1925.1287
- Credit line
- Gift of The Print Club of Cleveland
About this work
Overview
St. Barbara is an etching created by Lucas Cranach the Elder around 1522. It is a print depicting a Christian saint.
Subject & Meaning
The etching shows St. Barbara holding a cup, possibly containing liquid or smoke, which may be symbolic. She is dressed in a flowing robe and stands on rocky ground with a building in the background.
Technique & Style
The print features simple shapes and strong contrasts, characteristic of Cranach's style. The sky is rendered with clouds and wavy lines, giving it a dreamy quality.
History & Provenance
The etching is now held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucas Cranach the Elder was a German Renaissance painter and printmaker in woodcut and engraving.
